Bangkok--Sep 16--PC & Associates Consulting
Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today announced that it had been awarded a contract by M Link Asia Corporation Public Co., Ltd to provide the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) with a TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio)-compliant digital trunked radio communications system for the New Bangkok International Airport. This contract marks the first TETRA system for an airport in Asia Pacific. AEROTHAI is a state enterprise under Thailand's Ministry of Transport and Communications.
The 800 MHz TETRA system will provide voice and data communications for airport operations such as operation maintenance, security, baggage handling, ground and catering services and etc. It comprises 3 base sites with a total of 28 base radios, and more than 2,300 portable and mobile radios to support the communications requirements of the new airport.
The contract was part of a larger project awarded to M-Link Asia Corporation Public Co., Motorola’s newly appointed distributor since December 2003.
“Motorola’s reputation for providing digital radio communications systems to the transportation market and its track record of on-time delivery of its solutions makes it a first choice partner,” said Mr. Mongkolchon Akesin, Executive Vice President, M-Link Asia Corporation Public Co. “Motorola’s MTP750 radios are also Intrinsically Safe, a characteristic that is recommended for airport ground operations to ensure work safety.”
Motorola’s portable radios provide the assurance of robust performance on the field with the Motorola Accelerated Life Testing (ALT)? and the Military Standard 810. The Motorola ALT? subjects the radios through a simulated five years of strenuous use in real life with various environmental stress conditions, such as severe temperature change and exposure to rain, dust and salt spray. The MTP750 radios are also certified as Intrinsically Safe by Factory Mutual? Approvals (FM).
“Our reliable TETRA systems have proven to be an effective platform for radio communications in train, metro, and railway operations in the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong’s Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation, Korea National Police and China’s Guangzhou Metro. We are pleased to introduce this proven 800MHz TETRA-compliant solution into Thailand’s airport operations and are confident that the system will meet the needs of AEROTHAI,” said Mr. Chang Kar Weng, Regional Sales Manager — System Solutions for Motorola’s Commercial, Government and Industrial Solutions Sector.
Motorola's TETRA system is scheduled for delivery in early 2005. The new Bangkok International Airport is expected to commence operations by end 2005.
About TETRA
Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) is an open digital trunked radio standard defined by the European Telecommunications Standardisation Institute (ETSI) to meet the needs of the most demanding professional mobile radio users.
Motorola’s Commercial, Government and Industrial Solutions Sector
Motorola’s Commercial, Government and Industrial Solutions Sector (CGISS) is a leading provider of integrated radio communications and information solutions, with more than 65 years of experience in meeting the mission-critical requirements of public safety, government and enterprise customers worldwide. In 2003, CGISS received the inaugural Interpol Outstanding Contribution Award for its services to the international law enforcement community. The sector offers an extensive portfolio of solutions to meet growing public safety and security needs, including: interoperable two-way radio communications solutions; command and control solutions; identification and tracking solutions; information management of criminal justice and civil needs; and physical security and monitoring solutions.
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were U.S. $27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: www.motorola.com.
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